How to Tie a Single-Strand Ringbolt Hitch by TIAT

Ringbolt hitching is a beautiful way to decorate a staff or wheel. Also called coxcombing, it was once a common tie used by sailors to dress-up items and parts of a ship. In the following video, JD of Tying It All Together shows you how to do it.

[@sarte9248]

The history behind the technique is your absolute biggest asset. The purpose for many of these knots is completely lost with the paracord craze. Cheers mate

[@Machru]

This guy is great! :-D I can't understand why anyone would "dislike" any of his videos.

[@ninetailsboutique6593]

such a pretty knot i use it on nights out arms or leg cuffs and it looks so elegant

[@sheldonbass4238]

Got it, thanks! I had to adjust the speed to 1.5 and mute that weird repetitive sound, but bottom line-you showed me how. Incredible that I didn't know this one yet, as I'm a bit of a knot guy too-grew up around boats & ships on Florida's Gulf Coast. Thumbs up, keep them coming!

[@user-cm9uh6sj7n]

Thanks for being so generous. I like this hitch . Iam new to this .. aside from salt water fishing knots. I found a round piece of wood and you made it easy ..just need to keep it tight from the start . the music suits the video ...A1

[@dperry19661]

music sucks

[@scd6969]

Love the knot.. so cool. Also love the music choice. FYI, it's from Neon Child entitled "16 Again", from the album "Nature Child". I bought the album thanks to this video.

[@FunkyGemini1985]

Very easy to follow tutorial, nicely done. It's also relaxing to watch.

[@MrKelso159]

Well done and you make it easy to follow by going slow and I enjoy all your video's very much and have learned alot ! Thank you !

[@bl0tt44]

Have been searching for weeks to find something useful for making tassel forms, this is perfect, thank you so much xxx

[@johanolenius7881]

if you do this with wet leather strands the wraping will tighten when it dries it will result in an awesome tight wraping and ty for the vids @tryingitalltogether

[@61pickgun]

Perfect timing! I was looking to do some knots on a wooden staff and this will work beautifully. Thanks!

[@perlitamora7257]

Me gusta, es muy lindo, y las imagenes son bien claras, no es necesario que este en español, basta con seguir el movimiento de tus manos. Gracias por compartir con nosotras.

[@Jefferdaughter]

Your vids are clear, consice, and useful. Well done - and thank you!

[@wlbaird3]

Great closing shot showing both side views of the finished knot.

[@freddewind3931]

A very nice knot to add to my collection. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bettinasisrg]

That was great! And I never would have thought about how the sailor's had to have a way to tell where the rudder was, but of course they did:) Thanks! P.S. To anyone who doesn't like the music, hit mute-duh

[@LadyWhinesalot]

MUTE is no help when someone is talking!

[@tavanweerd]

I just stopped by for a refresher on the knot..... stayed fort the song.

[@ramrodgunner433]

I like your presentation it seems tyng is very doable.

[@benmartinez889]

Thanks ... Made me realize I have too much time to waste ... Very inspirational video 2 thumbs ... All I can say is Awesome !!!

[@marifreiman6178]

Very easy to follow. Also love the relaxing music!

[@pilotmacdonald]

Sorry guys; I actually do like the music. The tutorial is great, too. Thanks, JD.

[@tedmcdaniel9672]

Thanks for the info keep up the good work ..

[@Fuktupratbag]

because of this vid, now I know how to tie a Turk's head knot good post Tiat ! in the vid list, look at all the really cool knots to tie. well so much for THIS weeks paycheck. it's all going to paracord. scrunch this up and push it over a spade handle or an axe handle etc.. etc.. I did a similar knot on my 10 foot surfrod. the foam was too thick in that spot. cut the foam out to the size of my hand and wrapped it. then I clearcoated it after. much better grip..

[@elianarc8659]

Muito bom, gostei... obrigada

[@INFIDEL82AA]

That was pretty damn cool! Not as complex as I thought, initially. Thank you!

[@watchgoose]

nicely done. used to belong to the knot tyers guild of Texas until most got so old it kinda fell apart, miss it so.

[@travispratt6327]

I used this to tie extra paracord onto a belt clip that came on a kydex neck sheath, exactly what i was looking for thanks

[@itsrichagain]

I know I am a few months behind in commenting on this knot, but I would like to see variations on Coxcombing. I have seen it zig zag and would like to see the switching directions stitching. I would also like to see Coxcombing with multiple strands. You have done an excellent job of showing how to tie this knot.

[@jimmylamb1758]

Thank you for this cool looking tie!

[@mariagraziapaolini5178]

Concerto tazenda

[@eduiulia4203]

Mulțumesc mult,foarte frumoase lucruri ne învățați,multumesc încă odată

[@munchnmonkey]

Loved the tut AND the music!! Very hypnotic!!

[@robertgreen3170]

Wow...glad I found your channel! Great video!!!

[@ponderlot]

Thanks for sharing your technique. This will make a nice wrap for a bridal bouquet! Using ribbon of course! :)

[@travissmith7471]

Once again... I thank you for another knot tying demonstration...

[@wesleyrodrigo4873]

Travis Smith e

[@wesleyrodrigo4873]

Travis Smith que se

[@NicholasAarons]

Fantastic Video & Rope Work Dude. Keep up the great work. Nick.

[@Canario8]

Perfectísimo!! JuhuGracias por compartir su talento.!!

[@magicalempire]

nice video and the music is very soothing

[@HomesteadViewin]

I spent a number of years in the Navy and although I was a Naval Weapons Technician I had a good friend who was a Bosun and he showed me how to make a Ships Bell Strike, This is the "handle" which hangs down from the clacker or the ball that rings the ships bell. When you feel one of these handles they feel like a knotted thin cordage has been tied over a piece of broomstick, the truth is that it is comprised entirely from rope. Paracord type cord is wrapped around a core of 8 or 10 pieces of cord in a foot long bundle, the cord that is wrapped around the central core is tied off to a solid object and then you have to lean back on your heels so your whole body weight is hanging on the line which is then wound up slowly using your wrists to slowly stand yourself back up an inch at a time. It is very tiring to the hands but when complete it makes a cord "stick" so hard you could easily knock someone out with it. A decorative sheath is then tied over it using dyed thin cord. The completed handle is beautiful as it is functional.

[@charlieknibbs6203]

Woah! I read all of your comment but was really amazed that you were in the navy..... What was it like?

[@risingawareness13]

+Charlie Knibbs Watery

[@charlieknibbs6203]

Lol. Thanks for replying

[@HomesteadViewin]

+Charlie Knibbs It was awesome at the time, I was 19 when I was remustered into the Navy and because of the trade I was in I spent a ton of time at sea. My trade was new at the time and there were hardly any of us in the fleet yet since there was a horrible attrition rate during the TQ3 course set. Out of every 100 that started the course only 25 graduated and went out to the fleet, so the first year was spent almost continuously at sea. The comradeship on-board is fantastic and that is the one thing I miss the most. You get to see a lot of the world and I circumnavigated the globe 5X in 5 years myself. That's not a common thing but as I said I sailed a lot the first few years. The Navy is steeped in tradition and some of the traditions date back to the days of Admiral Nelson and the tall ships, the language is a type unto its own, Gash is garbage, duff is dessert, you have decks not floors, heads not toilets, hatches not doors etc. I'm not to sure what you are interested in so I don't know what to tell you about but I can tell you that the Navy was a great time in my life. I planned on making a career out of it but saw combat in the mid 80's and that kinda changed my mind... in a real hurry. lol.

[@charlieknibbs6203]

Woah. That sounds very confusing... I admire you

[@zato6226]

Love the music. Doobie Brothers/South City Midnight Lady. For the ones not old enough to remember.

[@crafty_prop]

I can use this for my lunafreya's staff. Nice. Thanks!

[@user-yu7ti2qe1t]

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[@richardrichricky]

Awesome video,thanks for sharing.....

[@GalaXy808]

That was soo cool!!! I wanna do it!

[@eduiulia4203]

Mulțumesc mult tuturor celor care ne învățați și pe noi

[@sassylrhg]

Pretty darn talented! Good Job!

[@md.fazlaalahi1430]

Very nice. I wiill try it .

[@st006]

It’s beautiful! Thanks!

[@thomdrum]

I would like to see the Turk's head knot done on the staff. Maybe a five bar version? Great video and music as always!

[@fernandomoises4732]

Los nudos son muy útiles, no solo es un buen ejercicio manual , también es un muy buen ejercicio para la mente. !!! muy buena la música ¡¡¡

[@migranehooo]

Your videos are fantastic.thank you so so much ^^

[@Gunnar120]

He he he, I found a way to tuck that naughty looking chord at the top into the rest. Seamlessly. An although I used a shorter piece of leather chord, it was thinner, so the proportions are ok. Win!

[@ozzieparrillajr3140]

Great video, cool tunes....

[@MrTangoPanther]

It goes MUCH QUICKER if you do it in the opposite direction. Then it is just like crocheting a chain where you turn the loop half a turn. Then you do not have to pull the long/standing end through, and can continue almost indefinitely.

[@INFIDEL82AA]

How do you do that? Can you show us how that's done? Because trying to learn how to tie and/or braid, via verbal instruction, takes a genius technical writer, and so far, I haven't read anyone's writing that is sufficient to walk me through a thing like that. Thanks, Mr.!

[@TacticalBlueberry]

I allow my knot ridge to spiral from top right to bottom left. This makes the loops around the back that form a "ladder" to compress together so there is no wood visible.

[@theamericanmilitia1838]

Very informative! And I love the music!

[@deannietaylor97]

I love this song with the video!

[@merkabasun15]

i love the music!

[@dwoods9988]

The hardest part on any fancy knot is getting started LOL A long time I bought one of those plant hangers with a bout 1 mile of rope (It seemed like 1 mile). It ended up in the trash, I couldn't get it started. LOL

[@royalmaster203]

neat tut, might consider using a 'fid' for the stringing, might be easier for the threading. easier

[@93schooloffish]

Your the BEST ever man... Thanks...

[@cibele7964]

Será que as pessoas que adoraram o vídeo mas não gostaram da música não conhecem aquele ícone que fica na parte do vídeo e que silencia a música?????/Ha não .... é mais fácil procurar os defeitos , mesmo que tenha gostado .....LOL Parabéns ao tutorial!!!!!1

[@daphneberntsen6537]

Pretty cool knot.

[@flyoversirens3704]

Yes! He said factoid! I love the word.

[@virtualnoodles]

ive been going back and watching some of your old videos and id forgotten how much i hate this song . but good video none the less

[@hayel2015]

Wow. great job

[@marksalamack6133]

Despite what someone else said I really like the music what is the name of it? And the tutorial is very well done thank you for sharing it

[@brassassmonkey]

Hey J.T. Your videos are awesome and they have helped me make wonderful things. Do you have some knowledge on how to weave? If so please put a video up :). Thanks

[@SVDIVYA]

Wow keren banget gelang nya kk juga indah sekali

[@MurphyinKS]

JD. Can you do a double or triple and if so I am not sure how it would get started without it looking like a mess. I have truly enjoyed your knots and your thinking outside the box with them.As

[@poupettecrochet1535]

Ça peut toujours servir ! Tuto sympa comme la musique ;-)

[@Skytroop]

Actually a simple vine hitch is more practical and provides greater protection for areas subject to heavy use such as wheels and railings for ladder ways. Its tighter and once finished with a coat of spar varnish is much more durable.

[@tanyapapoutsakis5213]

Thank you for your clear and easy to follow instuctions. You made it so enjoyable . I would like to see more of your craft. Let me know. Tanya Sydney Australia

[@abosalhganam7356]

very very nice

[@adtheriot1]

Watch this if you need help falling asleep. Cool knot though.

[@esana]

wow very nice

[@WaiWai-qv4wv]

Very thanks

[@03eylem]

me encanta lo que haces ,mira yo tengo botellas de vino y champagne ,quiero que me ayudes a poder decorarlas para adornar mi hogar =) gracias

[@achoiucis2709]

Woww ......tq so so so much sir

[@handsoff]

I like the song and this was pretty niffty.

[@shadowalker1776]

Thanks for the demo

[@Lostnotforgotten1]

This is also a good knot to use for storing cord on a knife sheath.

[@azamorroots4531]

Ficou muito top irmão parabéns

[@clarissalines4544]

Good video love the music💕💕

[@varveklis5]

i love the song :DD

[@americanmaniac7437]

I love it

[@knotjessknits]

this looks like my knitting when casting on.

[@cirtadz1]

verry nice thank's

[@flammalux]

Muito bom!! Obrigado pelo vídeo!

[@inesitamuniz2562]

O início é difícil, depois torna-se mais fácil!

[@Boladehojeonline]

Amei parabéns show de bola nota dês amigo

[@fabriziocarner]

Bellissimo. Non vedo l'ora che arrivi il tuo libro :0)

[@flaviacamacho5302]

Fabrizio Carner

[@terrihughson9364]

what is the song? i love it.

[@Marita_56]

me encantó, gracias!!

[@mrbluenun]

Clever stuff and it doesn't look bad either! I have no cord YET, and have tried some stuff out with string with some things working. I just wondered if or how to work direct from the spool or skein loose end with out cutting the length used off until much nearer the item made is almost finished? I am kinda 'tight', and wasting a foot or more of most of the coloured cord would be almost painful to me and hurt my pocket, as I live on a fixed income I would like to know how this is done please?

[@RichardOhKaNoi]

good video you mentioned that you secure the ends of the coxcombing with turksheads but you did not mention how many strand turksheads do you use 3, 4, 5, 7 ?? please let me know thanks

[@barryelitchfield]

Thanks for reminding me of time spent aboard USS Ponchatoula in Tonkin Gulf in '66 - '67. It seemed that every rail on every ladder was covered with fancy work that had been painted enough times to start hiding the fancy work. I turned off the sound because of the "music?". Kinda like being in a very small, hot, humid closet full of hungry mosquitos! Very annoying sound track....

[@jkshoals]

How tight will the whole knot be upon completion? Would this be a good knot for the handle on a walking/hiking staff?

[@anthonywagstaff]

Nice tutorial. Song was a bit annoying, but otherwise good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@tiffanyl.winger604]

Sorry, I didn't mean to push dislke, but I don't know how to undo it. Love this technique & the video is very easy to follow. Going to do my steering wheel!

[@Ozricosis]

I have the perfect staff to adorn with this hitch. I wonder what happens when you pull the ends...

[@ssbinawrona4831]

super

[@Rajold]

Thanks brother!!!

[@0vanitto]

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